HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE NEAR PROSPECT HILL PARK! RARE FIND! IMMACULATE BEST DESCRIBES THIS PICTURE PERFECT HOME featuring large eat-in-kitchen w/granite counter tops and stainless appliances, sundrenched south facing living room w/masonry fireplace and picture window, relaxing den/sunroom, spacious first floor bedroom, finished lower level play/family room, hardwood flooring, central air, natural gas heating and hot water, awesome rear paver patio w/new pergola, newly fenced yard, huge 2-3 car deep direct entry garage w/auto opener, irrigation and much more! Walk to Prospect Hill Park, shops and public transportation! Very quick access to Rte 128, Rte 2 and Mass Pike!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,837 sq ftLot Size
$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dave DiGregorio• Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE NEAR PROSPECT HILL PARK! MOVE IN CONDITION! PRISTINE SUNFILLED EXPANDED BUNGALOW HOME FEATURING large granite E-I-K, spacious living room w/natural gas fireplace, two first floor bedrooms, large private cathedral sky-lit master bedroom w/separate full bath, finished lower level family/play room, updated heating and a/c, vinyl windows, updated electrical, huge two car (tandem) direct entry garage w/available additional storage, large private rear deck, ample parking and more! Walk to public transportation and shops! Easy access to all major routes!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,538 (+10.1%)
$386,000 + $344,400
$730,400
2025
$6,849 (+2.6%)
$367,600 + $329,900
$697,500
2024
$6,675 (+0.7%)
$367,600 + $324,800
$692,400
2023
$6,628 (−2.4%)
$333,600 + $308,600
$642,200
2022
$6,790 (+6.0%)
$313,100 + $296,400
$609,500
2021
$6,405 (+4.1%)
$285,900 + $279,900
$565,800
2020
$6,153 (+1.2%)
$258,800 + $256,100
$514,900
2019
$6,079 (+13.1%)
$258,800 + $221,400
$480,200
2018
$5,376 (+11.6%)
$239,600 + $186,700
$426,300
2017
$4,818 (+4.5%)
$217,800 + $165,800
$383,600
2016
$4,612 (−2.6%)
$211,000 + $165,800
$376,800
2015
$4,736 (+1.6%)
$197,400 + $163,300
$360,700
2014
$4,662 (−2.9%)
$183,800 + $163,300
$347,100
2013
$4,801 (+1.1%)
$173,600 + $182,300
$355,900
2012
$4,751 (+2.0%)
$173,600 + $182,300
$355,900
2011
$4,659 (+1.5%)
$173,600 + $182,300
$355,900
2010
$4,591 (+12.2%)
$183,800 + $182,300
$366,100
2009
$4,092
$188,600 + $173,500
$362,100
Tax history for 54 Prentice St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,538 (+10.1%)
$386,000 + $344,400
$730,400
2025
$6,849 (+2.6%)
$367,600 + $329,900
$697,500
2024
$6,675 (+0.7%)
$367,600 + $324,800
$692,400
2023
$6,628 (−2.4%)
$333,600 + $308,600
$642,200
2022
$6,790 (+6.0%)
$313,100 + $296,400
$609,500
2021
$6,405 (+4.1%)
$285,900 + $279,900
$565,800
2020
$6,153 (+1.2%)
$258,800 + $256,100
$514,900
2019
$6,079 (+13.1%)
$258,800 + $221,400
$480,200
2018
$5,376 (+11.6%)
$239,600 + $186,700
$426,300
2017
$4,818 (+4.5%)
$217,800 + $165,800
$383,600
2016
$4,612 (−2.6%)
$211,000 + $165,800
$376,800
2015
$4,736 (+1.6%)
$197,400 + $163,300
$360,700
2014
$4,662 (−2.9%)
$183,800 + $163,300
$347,100
2013
$4,801 (+1.1%)
$173,600 + $182,300
$355,900
2012
$4,751 (+2.0%)
$173,600 + $182,300
$355,900
2011
$4,659 (+1.5%)
$173,600 + $182,300
$355,900
2010
$4,591 (+12.2%)
$183,800 + $182,300
$366,100
2009
$4,092
$188,600 + $173,500
$362,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,059
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2601889S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,645.07
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: PRENTICE STREET
UnparsedAddress: 54 Prentice Street, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,059
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2601889S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
John F Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
49% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$848,000 – $1.03M
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